HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-222 CCRMember Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-222
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF PHIL
CARRUTHERS FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE IN THE MINNESOTA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WHEREAS, Representative Phil Carruthers was first elected to the Minnesota House of
Representatives in 1986; he served as House Majority Leader from 1993 to 1996 and Speaker of the House
from 1997 to 1998; and
WHEREAS, Representative Carruthers will retire from the House at the end of this term
in January 2001; and
WHEREAS, Representative Carruthers has been deeply involved in criminal justice issues
throughout his legislative career; and
WHEREAS, Representative Carruthers has played an active role on education and tax
relief issues and on measures to foster growth and economic development in the north metro area; and
WHEREAS, Representative Carruthers has been instrumental in obtaining assistance in the
form of State funding for the Brookdale area water ponding project and the addition of land, a new
building, and renovations at the Earle Brown Heritage Center; and
WHEREAS, Representatives Carruthers has been active in encouraging development of
the Mississippi Regional Park and the Crystal Airport Nature Area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center wishes to express the City's
recognition and appreciation for his many efforts on behalf of the citizens of Brooklyn Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, that the dedicated public service of Phil Carruthers is hereby recognized and
appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center.
December 11, 2000~x P~
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kay Lasman
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.